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We Travel. We Enjoy Life. We Share Stories. The Travel.Geek travel blog started as DIY-OE travel blog but morphed into Travel.Geek.NZ after a few years. The new name just made more sense. We create articles about combining travelling with tasty or fun things like craft beer, live music, local food and the geek side of life. Check out the latest travel blog posts.

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ICE train in Germany

The best prep for hopping on a train in Germany: how to see more & pay less

As soon as you start planning your European adventure, you’ll realise that you will be going to train travel heaven. There’s no need for waiting at airports or searching for cheap flights as the train network in Europe is excellent. You can get almost everywhere by train. Here are our tips to make travelling by train in Europe even easier.

Lufthansa ready for departure

7 rookie travel mistakes you can easily avoid

Travelling exposes you to different cultures and allows you to see attractions outside your home country. Many people also take trips to find mental peace. There are certain simple mistakes made by rookies when they first start to travel. Try to avoid these mistakes if you want to have a more pleasurable trip. Learn from the most common rookie travel mistakes.

Cologne Skyline - Hans Permana (CC BY-NC 2.0)

How to get the max out of a few days in Cologne

If you're planning a weekend getaway in Cologne, you are in for a treat. There are plenty of ways to stay busy. This German city is filled with wonders to look at and memories that you'll keep with you forever. If you want to get the most out of your visit, consider adding the following attractions to your list. You'll go home with a well-rounded collection of great experiences to remember your holiday by. Promised.

On our way to Birmingham

Birmingham uncovered: a geek’s guide to history, chocolate & nightlife

Birmingham is one of the most vibrant cities in the UK. One of the great things about this colourful metropolis is that it combines a wide range of interesting attractions with a richly varied nightlife scene. As well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities, which means that people of all ages and interests will find plenty to keep them amused and entertained here.

Munich city overview | foto: Nickay3111 // CC BY-NC 2.0

Why Munich has more to offer than just Oktoberfest

The effervescent sprawling capital city of Bavaria is well known for its beauty, incredible architecture, romance, culture, and mouth-watering food. Oh, and of course, the very stuff legends are made of, their annual Oktoberfest. Bavaria in Germany is a fascinating corner of the globe and one you could spend a virtual lifetime exploring and not even end up scratching the surface.

Erasmus bridge in Rotterdam

Is the nhow hotel the best place in Rotterdam for urban geeks?

To be honest, Rotterdam has so much more to offer than Amsterdam. Of all Dutch cities, Rotterdam is truly our favourite. Oops did we say the wrong thing Dutchies? So when we had the opportunity to spend a night in the tallest building of Rotterdam, we didn't have to think long and were on our way to nhow Rotterdam.

Replace your traditional bank with a modern version

How to work borderless and get paid borderless

Digital Nomads your dreams are coming true. It is now even easier to get paid borderless. No more being tied to a bank account in your home country or having to open a bank account in the country you're working in. Financial freedom is now easier than ever before.

Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy

Iconic trip to the red heaven of the Ferrari Museum in Italy

No matter if you're a petrol head or not, the Ferrari name rings a bell for almost anyone. The name is synonymous with speed, victory, and the colour red. When we had the chance to make a stopover in Maranello (close to Modena), we went for it straight away. Why? Maranello is home to the famous Ferrari brand and home of the Ferrari Museum. No car geek can say no to an opportunity like that!

Getting around in London is easy. Just hop onto the Tube

Every traveller will have a great time in London

London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Every year, millions of people from all over the world head to the city to explore its many museums, see its sights, sample the edible delights available at its many excellent restaurants, and much more. This post will provide information about London, including a rundown of some of the best sights and attractions in the city.

Food market in Helsinki Finland

Foodie travel tips: how to taste the best of each country

Travel is about so much more than sitting by a pool and topping up your tan. Or visiting the same tourist sites as everyone else or heading to the hotel restaurant every night. Travel should be about soaking up the culture of the location you are visiting. Getting to know the locals, trying new things and having an adventure.

Old Trafford in Manchester

Manchester will surprise you. It's far from being 'grim' up North!

Mention Manchester to a lot of people and they will either talk about one of the two great football teams there or about the rain. Squeezing this great northern city down to just these though is to miss out on many great things. Manchester definitely is a top destination to visit in the UK.

Street of 17 June: Brandenburger Gate in the distance

Best 10 things to see and do in Berlin (Germany)

Berlin, the capital and administrative city of Germany, is not only known to have hospitable citizens and rich history, but also numerous impressive landmarks, luxurious restaurants, and world-class markets. Whether you intend to visit the city during summer, winter, spring, or autumn, you will definitely get a lot of things to do and see. The following are some of the best things to see and do in Berlin, one of the most vibrant & interesting cities in Germany.

Tasty meal with St Bernardus. Feels like being in Belgium

It's hoppy. It's yeasty. It's Belgium

Let's have a taste of Belgium... No not Belgium the beer, but Belgium the country. Yes, it's a country. Of course, you guys knew that, but according to a poll, 65% of Americans think that Belgium is a beer company instead of a country. That calls for a blog post to tell you a bit more about that country.

Close-up of plane of discount airline airBaltic

Another discount airline in the spotlight: airBaltic

We simply love all these discount airlines in Europe. It's so easy and cheap to fly around. No matter where you're flying from there's always a discount airline (or two) to go for, instead of the regular airlines. Simply look around, compare fares, and you'll be discovering new countries or cities for a few bucks. That's one of the advantages of (temporarily) living in Europe.

Boarding an easyJet plane on a misty night

Cheap airlines in the spotlight: easyJet

There are many options for travelling through Europe as there are so many cheap airlines to choose from. We certainly have a few favourites among the many European airlines. So let's talk about the orange airline: easyJet, another one of our favourites in Europe.

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